It’s the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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Silver Linings: Bill aims to broaden broadband in rural Maine
An Oxford County legislator’s bill would enhance access to telehealth, education and social interaction.
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Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation
House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.
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Bill would shift control of Capitol Police to Legislature
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, says the force that protects the State House and other properties should be overseen by lawmakers rather than the executive branch.
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Republican staffer at Maine House tests positive for COVID-19
A memo from the Legislature’s human resources director says a staff member for the House Republican caucus tested positive last week but had no close contacts with other State House staff.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Next step for Maine’s climate goals: Proposed laws to make them reality
Dozens of ideas being promoted by lawmakers this year represent the next phase of state government’s aggressive effort to address a rapidly changing climate.
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Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income
The Legislature’s tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.
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Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC
Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state’s health agency says don’t protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
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Maine blazes workplace trail with earned paid leave requirement
A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
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Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.